Integrated Medicine

“The opposite of ‘integrate’ is ‘disintegrate’. We have seen far too much of this disintegration in our physical and mental health, in the health of society around us and in our ability to provide care for many of those who are chronically unwell – let alone in our climate and ecosystem services. So isn’t it time to ask for something better?”– HRH The Prince of Wales – 12 May 2009

Integrated Medicine combines the best of conventional and complementary approaches for the treatment of illness. Focusing on the whole person, reaffirming the importance of the practitioner and patient relationship, integrated medicine uses the appropriate therapeutic approach to help empower the patient and encourage health and well-being.

The RLHIM is part of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is a unique resource within the NHS. It offers a wide variety of treatments, comprising of complementary and conventional medicine. The RLHIM’s clinics may offer treatment options which could include: